Ref: [STUDENT ID] / [NAME]
[POSITION]
[COLLEGE/DIVISION]
Ph: +61 2 6125 XXXX
[EMAIL ADDRESS]@anu.edu.au
Canberra ACT 0200 Australia
CRICOS Provider No. 00120C
[STUDENT NAME]
[ADDRESS LINE 1]
[ADDRESS LINE 2]
Dear [STUDENT NAME]
Re: Academic Misconduct Hearing – Outcome Poor Academic Practice
I wrote to you on [INSERT DATE] concerning alleged academic misconduct by you. You were advised that an inquiry would be held into the matter in accordance with the provisions of the ANU Academic Misconduct Rule (“Rule”). You were provided with a hyperlink to a copy of these rule.
The inquiry was convened on [INSERT DATE] and the allegations of misconduct were considered.
In reaching my decision I have considered [INSERT ALL ITEMS CONSIDERED, INCLUDING STUDENT”S WRITTEN OR VERBAL STATEMENT IF MADE].
As per 30.1(b) of the Academic Misconduct Rule I have determined that your conduct does not amount to academic misconduct but does amount to poor academic practice.Specifically, I have found that you have engaged in:
[select appropriate option
6.1(a)(i) Cheating
6.1(a)(ii) Plagiarism
6.1(a)(iii) Improperly colluding with another person
6.1(a)(iv) Acting, or assisting another person to act, dishonestly or unfairly in or in connection with an examination
6.1(a)(v) taking a prohibited document into an examination venue
6.1(a)(vi) failing to comply with examination or assessment rules or directions
6.1(a)(vii) engaging in conduct with a view to gaining unfair or unjustified advantage
6.1(a)(viii) submitting work that is not original]
[INSERT REASONS linking this to the material considered where appropriate]
The following outcome is applied:
[Insert outcome as per subrule 21.1 and reference the relevant section]
Please note that this does not constitute a record of academic misconduct on your part but rather serves as confirmation that you have received education and counselling on this matter. No record of this breach appears on your official Academic Transcript.
Review of Decision
Under Rule 35 of the Rule, where a finding of poor academic practice is made, you have the option to apply in writing for a review of the decision to the Dean of the College.If you wish to lodge an application for a review, you must do so to the College Student office within 5 working days of the date of this letter. You should attach any evidence you have to support any claims that you make in your application.
The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies. Details on upcoming courses that may be relevant to you are available from The Academic Skills and Learning Centre has 50 minute appointments available where they may review a draft essay or assignment of yours prior to submission.
If you are struggling with issues of a medical nature the ANU offers a free counselling service to current students. Information on the University Counselling Centre is available from All matters discussed with the counselling centre remain confidential.
The Disability Services Centre may also be able to assist you with matters that are medical in nature; information on their range of services is available from
Finally, the Australian National University has a Dean of Students who may be able to assist with any concerns you might have. The Dean of Students offers confidential, impartial advice, and can help to resolve problems by acting as a neutral intermediary between students and academic or administrative areas of the University. Further information is available from
Yours Sincerely
[Name]
[Position]
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